Guarde (en. Save)

/ɡwarðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

English: Expression used to indicate desire, need, or affection towards the action of keeping.

English: I hope he keeps his secrets.

Espero que él guarde sus secretos.

English: Form used in subordinate clauses that express doubt or desire.

English: I want him to save my place in line.

Quiero que me guarde mi lugar en la fila.

English: Used to express actions that are desired but not confirmed.

English: It’s better that you keep the document until you need it.

Es mejor que guardes el documento hasta que lo necesites.

English: From Latin 'guardare', which means 'to protect' or 'to maintain'.

English: keep quiet

English: Ask someone not to speak.

guarde silencio

English: remain calm

English: Maintain calmness in a difficult situation.

guarde la calma

English: may God protect it

English: Expression denoting a desire for divine protection.

que lo guarde Dios

English: keep

English: To keep something in a safe place.

guardar

English: care

English: To protect something or someone with care.

cuidar

English: preserve

English: To maintain something in its original state or in good condition.

preservar

English: Using "guarde" as an expression of hope in informal conversation.

English: Keep in mind that they might call you later.

Guarde que puede que te llamen luego.

English: Used instead of 'should' in colloquial situations.

English: If you want to get in, keep in mind that you should arrive early.

Si quieres pasar, guarde que llegues temprano.